Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Monthly rainfall boost continues

    The Colac district has enjoyed another day of rain, but still less than the downpour experienced earlier this month.

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  • Finding freedom and community

    Colac and district residents are invited to hear about the power of community from local refugee support groups this World Refugee Day.

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  • Coastal trail strategy out

    A new 10-year strategy will guide the future of the Great Ocean Road trails network.

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  • Colac Otway Shire Council Building

    Housing benefit to subdivision

    An Irrewarra farmer has asked Colac Otway Shire Council to support a subdivision and house excision that would provide additional housing stock for the community.

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  • Falling rocks close popular staircase

    A popular Great Ocean Road tourist attraction has closed after heavy rain caused falling rocks.

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  • Colac prices well below $1M national average

    While the average Australian house price has reached $1 million for the first time, a local agent says Colac’s prices are still “well below the national average”.

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  • Well-resourced, but no 24-7 plans: police

    Victoria Police says Colac is “well-resourced” for officers, but has ruled out re-opening the city’s station counter 24 hours a day.

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  • PATROLS UP: Colac police targeting “alarming” drink-driving rise

    Colac Highway Patrol has labelled the weekend of wet and wintry weather a “blessing”, with little-to-no incidents across the long weekend.

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